Long-term substitute HS Assistant Principal (5975)

The Westborough Public Schools is seeking a

Long-Term Substitute Assistant Principal

to join our administrative team at Westborough High School

to start the 2026-2027 school year

August 17th through December 23rd, 2026

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.

• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students.
• We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

At Westborough High School, we take great pride in being a caring and comprehensive high school. We believe that the purpose of educating adolescents is to encourage a love for learning, instill high standards of conduct, foster growth, and support social and emotional wellness. The successful candidate will demonstrate a values-based leadership philosophy and a strong commitment to student success both within and beyond the classroom.

JOB SUMMARY:

The High School Assistant Principal uses leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to assist the principal in promoting and advancing the education of all students. This includes such responsibilities as: working directly with students to meet their needs and support their development; leading, directing, counseling, and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent, teacher and child communications; supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; and fostering collaboration between teachers and among staff and parents.

Job Title: WHS Assistant Principal Long-Term Substitute

Reports To: Principal

Term: approximately 4 months, 8/17 through 12/23 (August-December)

Compensation: Administrator Salary Scale

(10-month administrator scale, prorated for reduced year)

FLSA Status: Exempt, non benefited

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active DESE license in Principal/Assistant Principal grades 9-12
• SEI Endorsement for Administrators
• Possession of leadership skills and the ability to support and motivate others to meet high standards of performance

EDUCATION:

Master's degree from an accredited college/university, in a related field preferred

HIRING REQUIREMENT:

• Successful completion of CORI, SORI and fingerprinting
• Experience working as a teacher for at least 5 years
• Experience leading a school-based group or initiative

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience as a school administrator
• Working in a diverse public school setting with English Language Learners
• Working with special education students with a wide range of academic, social and emotional needs

PERFORMANCE DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Student Supervision:

• Monitoring and interacting with students and their families regarding academic, social, and emotional issues
• Developing and administering policies on student behavior and assisting teachers with discipline
• Participating in the team evaluation process
• Supervising student activity programs, field trips, and other school activities as necessary

Staff Supervision:

• Supervising, directing, and evaluating staff members in tandem with the Principal and district coordinators
• Planning and facilitating staff development activities
• Participating with staff in problem-solving school issues
• Coordinating substitute coverage

Administration:

• Assisting in the preparation of student schedules
• Interpreting and enforcing district and school policies
• Overseeing the development and administration of the school safety plan
• Coordinating/assisting in the administration of state and district-required testing
• Representing the principal in his/her absence
• Engaging in internal and external professional development activities and meeting district expectations for licensure recertification
• Supporting school counselors and support staff to provide intervention support
• Participating in school-based and district-wide faculty and committee meetings as required
• Performing any other relative duties as assigned by building principal

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Assistant Principal, in tandem with the Principal and and other building/district coordinators, manage and oversee all staff in the building.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary, benefits, and responsibilities per contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Education Association.

The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Date Updated: 6/21/2026